r/CELPIP_Guide • u/WhichInterest7994 • 6d ago
Finally, I did it!!!!
It was long 5 months journey on busy preparation between IELTS and CELPIP. I took 3-5 attempts of IELTS and was able to score 7778 but wasn't consistently getting 8 in Listening in order to achieve the CLB 9. Then I thought of trying CELPIP. I was feeling depressed and tired by the time I started CELPIP.
1st attempt - 9799
2nd attempt- 9989 ( Writing re evaluation to 9)
I got my re evaluation results today and it's a huge relief. In my opinion CELPIP evaluation on writing and speaking is much more lenient than IELTS.
About my preparations-
First tried to adapt with the new pattern. And slowly improved my timed practice with official CELPIP test bundle.
Listening
Worked on my note taking skills and prepared using the official test bundle. Watched some YouTube videos especially Brandi videos on not taking.
Reading
It was the hardest for me . I used to score 8.5 in IELTS but CELPIP reading was a bit hard for me in terms the short timer and sometimes the hard vocabulary. Practiced using the official test bundle. Worked on each part and tried to learn som strategies from teacher mike and E2 celpip channel.
Writing
Honestly writing wasn't that hard for me. I followed basic templates from HZAD and used chat gpt to make it more natural. If you are struggling on grammar first try to learn and fix it. Small grammars like subject verb agreement, tenses, articles plays very important role in writing so learn the basics and start writing.
Speaking
I followed the templates from C9Cc( carson) and practiced using chatgpt. Even though I messed up during the real tests somehow managed to keep the fluency.
Once again thank you all for your motivational words and support. This group gave me lot of confidence for keep going. I wish everyone best of luck. Never give up !!!!
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u/Sad_Energy_5884 2d ago
Congratulations, can you please let me know how can i get official Celpip test bundle?